threefold

three·fold

adj \ˈthrē-ˌfōld, -ˈfōld\

Definition of THREEFOLD

1

: having three parts or members : triple <a threefold purpose>

2

: being three times as great or as many <a threefold increase>

— three·fold \-ˈfōld\ adverb

Examples of THREEFOLD

1. <a threefold approach to solving the problem>

First Known Use of THREEFOLD

before 12th century

Related to THREEFOLD

Synonyms: triple, treble, triadic, tripartite, triplex

Related Words: triplicate

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Other Number-Related Terms

jubilee, myriad, quarantine, score, twain

Rhymes with THREEFOLD

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